Technologies that are ever more innovative lead to the creation of new IT specializations. Which have the most interesting potential? Here are the new IT specializations that pay well.
“Five years ago, certain professions did not yet exist,” explains Jean-Marc Robert, professor and director of the software engineering and IT department at the École de technologie supérieure. “Today, the field of information technologies faces a very high demand, but a limited workforce.”
With the creation of new needs in terms of skills, professionals who specialize in certain IT fields are valued on the job market. Here are the new IT specializations that pay. The professions that are currently most popular, and whose salaries exceed 6 figures, with experience!
Data architect and analyst
Everyday use of digital technologies generates a vast amount of data. To benefit from their value, we are witnessing the appearance of data architects and analysts. Their work consists of creating the tools to collect and store big data to then be able to analyze them and use them within the company.
“These two professions are a bridge between technology and the business environment. To practise this profession requires a great deal of professional experience – it’s a cutting-edge field, and current market needs are significant.”
Director of Mobile Activities
The presence of companies on mobile is a required path these days. Applications are being developed at a great rate! The position of Director of Mobile Activities therefore consists of overseeing the teams that put them in place and managing all the projects related to this field.
User Experience Designer
To avoid losing customers following a bad experience on a website or when using an application or any other digital device, companies hire user experience designers. These professionals have a mission to put themselves in the shoes of users and make sure that there are no obstacles during their virtual visits.
IT Security Specialist
Data have enormously high value, and hackers take great pleasure in getting into companies’ computer systems to extract as much information as possible. The mission of the IT Security Specialist is to verify and control the company’s computer facilities, train employees in security issues, set up and manage firewall, intrusion detection and network anti-virus systems, etc.